THE NSW Rural Fire Service has declared a total fire ban for the Hunter on Thursday as temperatures are expected to reach 40 degrees.
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The forecast is for hot and windy conditions across most of the state, with Newcastle predicted to reach 39 degrees and 40 in Cessnock and Maitland.
The total fire ban will start at midnight and cover Cessnock, Dungog, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Muswellbrook, Newcastle, Port Stephens, Singleton and Upper Hunter.
The NSW Rural Fire Service has issued a severe fire danger rating for the Hunter and said only well prepared homes that are actively defended can provide safety during a fire.
People should follow their bush fire survival plan, remain vigilant and keep informed by listening to local radio, watching television news broadcasts and monitoring rfs.nsw.gov.au
The fire ban means no fires can be lit in the open and all fire permits are suspended.
Gas and electric barbeques may be used provided certain conditions are met.
Total Fire Ban rules and a map of current total fire can areas are available at rfs.nsw.gov.au
